Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
New Study Ties Lack of Advisor Diversity to Local Racism
By John ManganaroMarkets showing greater animosity toward Black people have lower levels of Black advisor representation, research shows.
June 21, 2023
8 High-Net-Worth Planning Tips for New GrandparentsAdvisors can help these clients think through gifting strategies like UTMA custodial accounts and generation-skipping trusts.
June 20, 2023
Should You Be a Big Fish in a Small or Large Pond?When switching firms, advisors must weigh the flexibility of a small firm against a large firm's advantage of scale.
June 20, 2023
Tax Breaks Now, Charitable Gifts Later: What to Know About Donor-Advised FundsSchwab Charitable's Fred Kaynor talks about why donor-advised funds are popular with donors and financial advisors.
June 20, 2023
Why Clients Really Hire Advisors: StudyA prospect may have a specific financial problem, but they often have other, unspoken needs, Morningstar finds.
June 16, 2023
SageView Picks Up Founders of $5B Retirement GroupRetirement Benefits Group co-founders Tony Franchimone and Larry Deatherage are becoming SageView managing directors.
June 16, 2023
Avoid These Big 'Retirement' Mistakes Business-Owner Clients MakeClients selling a closely held business can get caught by unexpected tax bills and lifestyle changes.
June 16, 2023
Ex-LPL Broker Fined, Suspended for Not Disclosing Child Sex Abuse ChargeFINRA suspended the ex-broker for five months and fined him $5,000.